Boston Police Getting iPads, iPhones for Tracking Stolen Devices, Real-Time Translation, and Warrant Checks

The Boston Police Foundation donated $83K to purchase iPhones and iPads for police officers in the field.

  Boston Police are getting more iPhones and iPads for personnel to use in the field to track stolen devices, real-time translation services, as well as other common field operations. The Boston Police Foundation donated $83,619 to the city for the purchase of "additional iPads and iPhones." "The devices will be deployed to officers and will allow for the performance of warrant checks while in the field. Additionally, officers will have the ability to do relevant internet searches and utilize applications for real-time translation, mapping, and tracking stolen devices, among other tasks," wrote Boston Mayor Thomas Menino in accepting the donation. The Boston Police Foundation is a non-profit formed in 1993 "with the specific mission of …

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Weigh In: What Have You Heard About the iPhone 5?

It will have a thinner, larger screen? It will cost $800? What are the latest rumors you've heard?

  September 12. Mark your calendar. Maybe. That's the antipated release date of Apple's iPhone 5. That's the latest anyway, but signs point to a release date of at least before October. So what, exactly, will this eagerly awaited device unveil? There's been rumors of a thinner, larger, better quality screen. A Japanese video shows a new streamlined case. We've heard the dock connector to charge or connect your phone to a USB may also be getting smaller, which means previous connectors may become obsolete. And Twitter followers may have heard it won't be cheap: #800dollarsforaniPhone. We hope that's not the case, so, price aside, are you planning to get one? Will you be an Apple fan lined up in front of the Back Bay flagship store on …

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Eight Healthy Things You Can Do with Your Smart Phone

You're always with your phone, so why not put it to good use to improve your mood and your health?

We all spend a lot of time with our phones. They are practically additional appendages on our body. When you think about it, you’re hardly ever without it, so why not put it to some good use? Sure, there are the phone calls to loved ones and fun text messages but there are other ways you can use this technology to enhance your mood and impact your health. I’ve got an iPhone, so this article is written with iPhone functionality in mind, but if you’ve got another type of smart phone, look for similar functions as what I’ve listed here. Use your lock screen to display images that make you smile. One of the best things about smart phones is how you can personalize them to reflect your likes and preferences. I take lots of pictures and …

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